Category: Audio System Repair and Service

Contents of this article

Top cover removal

DSP PCB removal

Amplifier PCB removal

BOSE LIFESTYLE 135

Sound
Bar Disassembly Procedures

1. Top Cover Removal1.1 Remove the 12 screws securing
the top cover.Important Note:1. When replacing the top cover screws, follow the sequence in Figure to
avoid causing the top cover to bow.2. Ensure no wire harness obstructs a screw hole or gets pinched by the
top cover when replaced. When removing any internal part, make note of the wire
dressing and it ensure it is maintained after replacing a part.

1.2 Flip over the sound bar so the grille is facing up.1.3 For CineMate 1SR version only, remove the AdaptIQ door on the left
side.1.4 Grasp the top cover at both ends and lift off.2. Phase Guide Speaker Removal (Left orRight)2.1 Remove the two screws securing the phase guide to the bottom panel.2.2 Lift out the phase guide and remove the wire connector from the PCB.Note: When replacing the phase guide, ensure the wire harness is wrapped
along the back of the speaker and under the phase guide. For the right phase
guide, ensure the wire harness does not extend around the AC PCB shield., Right
Phase Guide Wire Routing.

3. Twiddler Removal3.1 Perform procedure 1 first.3.2 Remove the four screws indicated in Figure.3.2 Lift out the TwiddlerNote: Make note of the wiring configuration for use when attaching a
replacement transducer.4. Front Tweeter Removal4.1 Perform procedure 1 and 8 first.Note: Removing the IR/LED PCB will release the tweeter harness. Make
note of the wire harness routing and ensure it is properly wired under the IR/ LED
PCB when replaced.4.2 Remove the two screws indicated in Figure.4.3 Lift out the front tweeter.5. DSP PCB Removal5.1 Perform procedure 1 and 2 (left phase guide) first.5.2 CineMate 1SR - remove the AdaptIQ bezel by releasing the two snaps
indicated.

5.3 Remove the cables from the PCB. Use a U.FL extraction tool, such
as Hirose part number U.FL-LPN-2(01), to remove the U.FL connector. Use care
when removing the U.FL connector to avoid damaging the connector.5.4 Remove the screw indicated in Figure securing the DSP PCB.5.5 While using care not to bend the RF antenna, lift off the DSP PCB.Note:When replacing the DSP PCB, use care not to bend the RF antenna or
damage the U.FL connector when reconnecting. Press gently straight down to insert
the U.FL connector. Excessive or angled pressure will damage the connector.
When properly installed, the antenna cable will rotate freely about the
connector. Do not rotate more than 1/8th of a turn to avoid damaging the
connector.

6. AMP PCB Removal6.1 Perform procedure 1 first.6.2 Remove the two screws indicated in Figure securing the Amp PCB.6.3 Remove the wire harness connectors and ribbon cables from the PCB.
Lift out the PCB.Note: 1.When installing the Amp PCB, ensure the wires are properly
dressed. Amp PCB Removal.Note: 2. Avoid removing the metal heat spreader plate (located on the
bottom of the AMP PCB). If it was removed, ensure a void-free thermal gel
contact between the plate and the three IC location markings on the PCB.
Reapply thermal gel if needed, Chromerics 65-00-GEL30-0010, Bose part number 369952-001S

7. I/O PCB Removal7.1 Perform procedure 1 and 6 first.7.2 Remove the three screws indicated inf Figure securing the connector backup and I/O PCB.
Lift out the connector backup and I/O PCB together.7.3 Remove the ribbon cable from the I/O PCB. Remove the U.FL connector
only if needed. Use a U.FL extraction tool, such as Hirose part number U.FL-LP-N-2(01),
to remove the U.FL connector. Use care when removing the U.FL connector to
avoid damaging the connector.Note:When replacing the I/O PCB, use care not to damage the U.FL
connector when reconnecting. Press gently straight down to insert the U.FL
connector. Excessive or angled pressure will damage the connector. Apply glue to
the cable as shown in Figure to relieve
strain on the connector. When properly installed, the antenna cable will rotate
freely about the connector. Do not rotate more than 1/8th of a turn to avoid
damaging the connector.

8. IR/ LED PCB Removal8.1 Perform procedure 1 first.8.2 CineMate 1SR only - lift off the mesh covering the IR/ LED PCB.
Figure 13.8.3 Remove the screw indicated in Figure securing the IR/LED PCB. Lift
off the IR/LED PCB.Note: It might be necessary to replace the mesh covering if the adhesive
does not adhere when replaced,

9. AC PCB Removal9.1 Perform procedure 1.9.2 Remove the two screws indicated in Figure securing the AC PCB and
insulator. Lift off the AC PCB and insulator9.3 Remove the wire connector from the AC PCB.Note:Ensure the AC PCB insulator is properly positioned over the AC PCB
when installing. The open grove aligns with the opening for the top cover screw.

10. Power Supply PCB Removal10.1 Perform procedure 1 and 2.10.2 Remove the three screws indicated in Figure securing the power supply PCB. Remove the wire
harness connectors and ribbon cables. Lift off the power supply PCB.